La Vida Llena

10501 Lagrima De Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 (opens Google Maps) · Bernalillo County · (505) 296-6700· 58 certified beds · avg 47 residents/day · certified since Mar 28, 1983 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Dec 22, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.48

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 21 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Dec 22, 2025F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
Dec 22, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. F-0583
Dec 22, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. F-0604

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 22, 2025	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Dec 22, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583
Dec 22, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · F-0604
Dec 22, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not reassess a resident after a significant change in their condition, such as a sudden decline in health. A full new assessment is required when a resident's condition changes in a major way. · F-0637
Dec 22, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689
Dec 22, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Dec 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656
Dec 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658
Dec 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692
Dec 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760
Dec 22, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
May 28, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint · F-0602
Sep 12, 2024	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Sep 12, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Jun 29, 2023	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Jun 29, 2023	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Jun 29, 2023	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · F-0925
Jun 29, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656
Jun 29, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655
Jun 29, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657
Jun 29, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 11).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2023

2024

2025

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	7	F
2024	2	F
2025	12	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityNew Mexico averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

4.48

3.94

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.89

0.70

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.72

3.46

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	New Mexico avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.48	3.94	3.95	top 14% in New Mexico; top 24% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.89	0.70	0.69	top 21% in New Mexico; top 21% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.72	3.46	3.50	top 21% in New Mexico; top 32% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.68	0.46	0.48	top 21% in New Mexico; top 17% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	64.2	53.3	45.8	bottom 27% in New Mexico; bottom 11% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	66.7	53.6	42.9	bottom 34% in New Mexico; bottom 15% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.15, RN 0.83, weekend 3.44.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.15 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Non profit - Other

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

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Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
"If my family member's health suddenly changes, how quickly do you reassess them and update their care?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 64% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 20 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center	0.5 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★★☆☆	3/5
Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center, LLC	0.6 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★★★★	5/5
Sandia Ridge Center	2.4 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Uptown Rehabilitation Center	3.4 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Las Palomas Center	3.6 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation	4.0 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★☆☆☆	2/5
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque	4.3 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Princeton Health & Rehabilitation	4.4 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Manzano Del Sol by Purehealth	5.1 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation	5.1 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque	5.3 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★★★★	4/5
Fiesta Park Wellness & Rehabilitation	5.9 mi	Albuquerque, NM	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Bernalillo, NM — 18 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Ladera Center — Albuquerque, NM · overall 2/5
Las Estancias by Pure Health — Albuquerque, NM · overall 5/5
Odelia Healthcare — Albuquerque, NM · overall 4/5
Skies Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center — Albuquerque, NM · overall 1/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 325035.

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Visit checklist — La Vida Llena

10501 Lagrima De Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 · (505) 296-6700

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
☐ "If my family member's health suddenly changes, how quickly do you reassess them and update their care?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 64% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 325035 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)